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GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
5K
Price
$10–$25
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From the Organizer


52nd ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K ROAD RACE
Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 2025- 9:00 AM
Galliens Town Beach on Beaver Lake
 

***REGISTRATION CUT OFF TO RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT IS NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (11/1/2026). NO EXCEPTIONS.***

 

Food Donations - For ALL ENTRIES we request a donation of any non-perishable canned good or dry food item. All food donations go to food pantries in the Greater Derry area to help the needy. If you forget your donation we ask for a small cash donation which will go to the food pantry.

 ADULTS (13 & older)KIDS (12 & under)
Pre-Registration (Online Registration)$25$10 
Day of Registration (If not sold out)$30$15

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup
Will be on  Sunday 11/22 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave, Derry
AND Wednesday 11/25 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Galliens Beach. There will be  race day registration or packet pick up this year.

It is highly recommended to come Derry Sports & Rehab Sunday, 11/23, or Gallien's Beach Wednesday, 11/26, for packet pickup.

Shirt And Post Race Amenities

  • High quality long sleeve, with 4 color logo design to anyone who registers by November 1st. see entry fees above.
  • Hydrate after the race with plenty of post race beverages along with Gatorade and water.
  •  Walkers are welcomed to join us.

Awards

  • Top 3 Male and Female 

There will be some post race food and beverages - we will be encouraging runners/walkers to head for the shuttles. 

Parking
Parking will be available at the Pinkerton Academy and there will be continuous bus transportation from the Pinkerton Academy parking lot to the race site from 7:30 am to 11:00 am. 

Parking will not be allowed on Route 102.

The Course
Certified 5k (3.1 miles) course USATF #NH9306WN. The scenic course takes you clockwise around the residential roads of Beaver Lake, a highly sought after residential location in Derry. The course has several scenic vistas and has been really beautiful in the past with accompanied by a fresh layer of snow falling before or during the race. Check our the Course Map and Elevation Chart

Want to see how the course looks like and where to turn and start climbing up and running down? We have added a video of the course filmed by ViewTheRace.com

Directions for Packet Pick up Only
From Route 93, take Exit 4. Follow Route 102 East and proceed through Derry center to rotary. Follow Route 102 off rotary east approximately 1 mile to Galliens Beach and Beaver Lake on right at 39 Pond Rd, on Nov 26th, 4:00PM-8:00PM. Parking permitted anywhere on North side of Route 102 or West side of Pond Road, bordering Beaver Lake. Please observe coned areas for no parking. 
There will be packet pick up at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave on Nov 23rd, 10:00AM-2:00PM.

Directions for Parking at Pinkerton Academy the day of the race
From Route 93, take Exit 4. Follow Route 102 East and proceed through Derry center to rotary. At the rotary take your 4th exit and continue up to Pinkerton Academy Parking lot about 1/4 mile up Route 28 ByPass (North Main Street).

Cancellation
If weather looks threatening check this website to see if the event has been cancelled. If cancelled, no refunds and pick up of T-shirts at a later date is responsibility of race entrant.

Events

KID (12 & under as of race day) 5K Run / Walk *No Free Shirt*$10
ADULT (13 & Older) 5K Run / Walk$25

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

45°

Typical Low

27°

Chance of Rain

39%

Based on US Climate Normals data from W Hampstead, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:52 AMSunset 4:15 PMDaylight 9h 24m

Host City

About Derry, NH

City Elevation

318 ft

Nearest Airport

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 7 mi

Major Hub

BOS

Boston Logan International Airport · 39 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Date
November 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot?
GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is a running race held in Derry, New Hampshire on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Derry, New Hampshire at 39 Pond Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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